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So Bad, It's Horrible is one of the more flame-bait-y parts of the site, so a cleanup thread is needed to ensure that works aren't added simply because someone doesn't like them.

If you want to list a work under this, keep the following in mind:

  • The work must have very few fans or defenders (both genuine and ironic). It should fail to appeal to any type of audience.
  • Being offensive in its subject matter isn't enough.
  • It isn't horrible just because a certain critic disliked it, though their reviews can be used as sources and citations.
  • The work should have notably poor reviews (e.g., less than 3/10 on IMDb, or single digit scores on Rotten Tomatoes)
  • For a Moral Substitute to qualify, it cannot even appeal to its target demographic.
  • Please be polite while writing and as much as possible, avoid falling into Complaining About Shows You Don't Like. Instead, focus on explaining why the work is horrible.

In addition, per No Recent Examples, Please!, a work must be at least one month old before it can be added, to prevent knee-jerk reactions.

Edited by GastonRabbit on Oct 6th 2024 at 3:34:45 AM

TheImmortalAngelNewton The MILF Virus Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The MILF Virus
#7801: Sep 6th 2024 at 6:25:52 PM

[up] Would it be consider if the game is completely different?

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AegisP Kindhearted SSSSSNAKE Man Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Kindhearted SSSSSNAKE Man
#7802: Sep 6th 2024 at 6:28:34 PM

Then it wouldnt be a port, but it could still be added.

As long as this flower is in my heart. My Strength will flow without end.
SpongeBat1 We stan Clippy in this house from Quittersville, Failuretown, and Loserburg (Y2: Electric Boogaloo) Relationship Status: It's a god-awful small affair
We stan Clippy in this house
#7803: Sep 6th 2024 at 6:52:31 PM

The thing with DS "ports" of multiplatform titles is that the vast majority of them are not ports of the console version and instead completely different games because the DS was obviously incapable of replicating the same experience a home console or PC could give.

If the console versions of ROTSS are considered unremarkable and the DS version is completely different and terrible on its own merits, then the DS version can qualify.

Came for the tropes, stayed for the cleanup.
TheImmortalAngelNewton The MILF Virus Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The MILF Virus
#7804: Sep 6th 2024 at 9:15:48 PM

Will I add it? Looks like the Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer DS fits, has an average review which still looks at it unfavorably, and no longer posted, rest was universally negative with a 35% average.

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mariic Since: Nov, 2009
#7805: Sep 6th 2024 at 11:19:10 PM

Is a 4.8 on IMDB low enough for a movie to be eligable?

TheImmortalAngelNewton The MILF Virus Since: Aug, 2015 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The MILF Virus
#7806: Sep 7th 2024 at 12:17:16 AM

[up] We're discussing a game, not the movie. The movie probably doesn't count.

Allow me, take my hand and never let go, promise? - Giselle
BocchiTheRock Since: Feb, 2023
#7807: Sep 9th 2024 at 10:20:31 PM

Well, The New Norm Show is coming back after all. While the initial pilot is So Bad, It's Good, I'm curious if opinions will shift with new episodes.

Also, has anyone written a Mr. Birchum entry? I've seen it mentioned a lot here so I'm shocked no one wrote one.

KingofNightmares Since: Aug, 2016 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
mariic Since: Nov, 2009
#7809: Sep 10th 2024 at 12:58:03 AM

[up][up][up] I was talking about something different. I apologize for not making that clear.

mariic Since: Nov, 2009
#7810: Sep 10th 2024 at 11:38:58 AM

If a film is liked by conspiracy theorists and ONLY conspiracy theorists, would it still be valid?

WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#7811: Sep 10th 2024 at 11:43:51 AM

Probably not. They're still a niche. But this is a gray area.

Edited by WarJay77 on Sep 10th 2024 at 2:44:04 PM

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BocchiTheRock Since: Feb, 2023
#7812: Sep 10th 2024 at 12:42:10 PM

What is the film you are speaking of?

mariic Since: Nov, 2009
SpongeBat1 We stan Clippy in this house from Quittersville, Failuretown, and Loserburg (Y2: Electric Boogaloo) Relationship Status: It's a god-awful small affair
We stan Clippy in this house
#7814: Sep 10th 2024 at 3:23:43 PM

It used to be on here but we removed it on the grounds that conservatives liked it for spreading harmful misinformation in the name of owning the lefties.

Came for the tropes, stayed for the cleanup.
Nen_desharu Nintendo Fanatic Extraordinaire from Greater Smash Bros. Universe or Toronto Since: Aug, 2020 Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Nintendo Fanatic Extraordinaire
#7815: Sep 10th 2024 at 3:46:33 PM

If a work is an Anvilicious Moral Substitute and it has a loyal fanbase, no matter how niche and no matter how harmful, it does not count.

Edited by Nen_desharu on Sep 10th 2024 at 6:47:27 AM

Kirby is awesome.
WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#7816: Sep 10th 2024 at 3:51:45 PM

Idk why you're calling that movie a "moral substitute" since it's a propaganda flick, but yeah. SBIH is for things that isolate even their niche, and yes, some of these films do alienate even the people that are supposed to agree with it.

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
DDRMASTERM do you wanna have a bad time? from Someplace, Utah, USA Since: Apr, 2013 Relationship Status: You cannot grasp the true form
do you wanna have a bad time?
#7817: Sep 10th 2024 at 4:34:58 PM

Not to mention the maker of that movie is still making propaganda movies that have found their niche in a similar manner. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who believes the “2020 election was stolen” conspiracy theory without hearing about his movie 2000 mules.

Also, I found out about an automatic Kitty litter cleaner that’s reportedly killing cats. This seems like an obvious contender for horrible.

Edited by DDRMASTERM on Sep 10th 2024 at 5:35:31 AM

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Whaam! Whacka wow!
#7818: Sep 11th 2024 at 6:25:59 AM

I am questioning these entries on Horrible.Animated Films (my thoughts are in bolded colors):

     Folder because it's kinda long 

mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#7819: Sep 11th 2024 at 7:37:36 PM

[up][up] I think we should hold off on the household products section as Horrible.Other may end up being cleaned of non-media examples.

[up] I've always been unsure of those entries because I'm not sure how we judge Looney Tunes shorts in terms of standalone entries.

Edited by mightymewtron on Sep 11th 2024 at 10:39:15 AM

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
FernandoLemon Since: Aug, 2015
#7820: Sep 12th 2024 at 11:20:29 AM

[up] It should get cut, we just never reached an agreement on it.

Someoneman Since: Nov, 2011
#7821: Sep 12th 2024 at 2:59:50 PM

How about we rename Horrible.Other to Horrible.Real Life, and add SBIH to Limited Real Life Examples Only: Only examples that fit one of the categories already on the page are allowed, unless approved in this thread.

SpongeBat1 We stan Clippy in this house from Quittersville, Failuretown, and Loserburg (Y2: Electric Boogaloo) Relationship Status: It's a god-awful small affair
We stan Clippy in this house
#7822: Sep 12th 2024 at 3:04:56 PM

I'm not opposed to that idea but it sounds like it would require very rigid guidelines as to what can and can't be added.

Came for the tropes, stayed for the cleanup.
WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (10,238/50,000)
#7823: Sep 12th 2024 at 3:06:42 PM

Uh, idk if that'd really work. For one thing, when you're dealing with audience reactions and meta concepts it's all already "real life" to an extent. For another, it feels like way too much work to preserve things that aren't on mission. I enjoy that page but c'mon

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mightymewtron Word Up from New New York Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
Word Up
#7824: Sep 12th 2024 at 6:04:27 PM

And part of the problem is that the examples on the page are off-mission. While I can vouch for things with entertainment value like conventions or pop-up events, household products and food is way too broad given how many cheap and dangerous products exist.

I do some cleanup and then I enjoy shows you probably think are cringe.
DoktorvonEurotrash Lex et Veritas from Not a place of honour (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)

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